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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2019
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Later Model is Hasselblad X2D
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 6 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony NEX-3N

 X1D II 50C NEX-3N 
RevealedJune 2019February 2013Newer by 77 months
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k460kCrisper screen (+1900k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 NEX-3N X1D II 50C 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony NEX-3N

 X1D II 50C NEX-3N 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C against the NEX-3N.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and NEX-3N is 60 and 89 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and NEX-3N.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will render greater detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C will have an edge in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography highlights
91
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Street photography advice
69
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography info
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography info
74
silent mode (1/10,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (480 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography factors
65
environment sealing
includes touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (480 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging information
32
touchscreen
video resolution high (2720 x 1530 resolution)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony NEX-3N
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-06-19 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8272 x 6200 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 117 25
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 2.7 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 2720x1530 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 74
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 12.5
DXO Low light score 4489 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $5,750 $399